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Beacon Theatres v. Westover

Docket: 45
Citation: 359 U.S. 500 (1959)
Petitioner: Beacon Theatres
Respondent: Westover

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Abstract

Oral Argument: Wednesday, December 10, 1958
Decision: Monday, May 25, 1959
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Jury Trial

Advocates

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Facts of the Case

None

Question

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Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Full Opinion: Criminal Procedure, Jury Trial: 5 - 3
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Black
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
Warren
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
Clark
Voted with the minority, authored a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Whittaker
Did not participate
Frankfurter
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Harlan

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